Archive for June 2022
For-profit university exec: Why $1.48B acquisition fit our strategy
“It’s almost a bit surreal to look back to our pre-pandemic investment thesis.” Read More
Read MoreMass. announces $13M in internet access grants
As rural and low-income communities in Massachusetts are just beginning to enter the high-speed internet era, the state is taking steps to speed up this transition. Read More
Read More‘That’s just nonsensical’: American Airlines CEO calls on US to end pre-travel Covid testing requirement
Robert Isom is urging politicians in D.C. to get rid of a policy requiring Covid testing for international travelers before entering the U.S. Read More
Read MoreGas prices hit record highs in Mass., with Boston topping $5
Gas prices hit a new record-high in Massachusetts on Sunday — soaring more than 21 cents in just one week. Read More
Read MoreBoston real estate firm opens offices in D.C. area, North Carolina
Redgate is the latest local real estate player to head south for new opportunities. Read More
Read MoreBoston among top U.S. cities for women six-figure earners
Nearly 40% of Boston’s six-figure earners are women, according to a new study focused on women’s underrepresentation in higher-paying jobs. Read More
Read MoreHere’s a first look inside Amazon’s new Seaport building
The tech behemoth is celebrating the opening of its new 17-story Seaport office tower on Friday with Gov. Charlie Baker, but it is far from done growing in the neighborhood. Read More
Read MoreCannabis, beer companies celebrating pride with limited-edition products, donations
Massachusetts companies Sam Adams, LEVIA and Insa are all selling products for pride month, with donations supporting LGBTQ causes. Read More
Read MoreDigital repair bill idles on Beacon Hill
Advocates for more flexibility in electronics repair are sounding the alarm that failure to advance a "digital right to repair" bill could put small shops’ business at risk. Read More
Read MoreNeiman Marcus lays off over 50 employees as it prepares to close in Natick
Neiman Marcus is laying off 53 employees before closing the two-story store at the Natick Mall later this year as developers prepare to transition the space to lab and office space. Read More
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